Rolando Hernández

Rolando Hernández is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in the food and beverage industries across various regional markets. Currently serving as General Manager for Puratos in the Caribbean Region, Rolando leads business development in Bakery, Patisserie, and Chocolate categories while managing comprehensive operations across marketing, sales, and legal functions. Previous roles include Regional Commercial Manager and E-commerce Leader at Bacardi, where sales plans and distributor management were critical, and as a consultant for FAO, focusing on enhancing trade opportunities for agricultural SMEs. Notable past positions also include Regional Sales Manager at Grupo Britt and significant roles at Nestlé S.A., where Rolando drove category growth and developed successful product launches. Rolando holds an Engineer's Degree in Food Science and Technology from Universidad de Costa Rica and an MBA in Marketing from Universidad Fundepos.